Late Memorial Day posting - And the Band Played Waltzing Mitalda

[packman]

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I try to listen to this song every Memorial Day - It seems to encapsulate patriotism, lost youth, heroism, futility of war, and the honor that brave men and women have in answering the call.

Sorry for the late posting - problems galore

[Lindsay]

1. The song is

always with listening to.

Hope the problems are resolved.

[Squinch]

2. Saddest song ever.

ETA: Damn. I listened to it. Nice version but...

[yonder]

3. Here's another, "Dancing at Whitsun"

just as poignant, just as late, just as timeless

[OnDoutside]

4. Eric Bogle is also the composer of The Green Fields of France aka

No Man's land aka Willie McBride.

[japple]

5. Thank you for posting this beautiful piece. It brought tears to my eyes

and made me think of family members and friends who gave their lives for their country. I will make this a part of my Memorial tradition from now on.

[ArizonaLib]

6. The Pogues also have a good version

I didn't know else did it before your post, packman. This should be the official anthem for Memorial day. I think it were put up to a vote by everyone, it would win hands down. This song should be studied in school. Good on you!!!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

7. Sorry...

Got through about 15 banjo notes and I just couldn't do it anymore. I live in a banjo free zone.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

8. Thank you for posting this. nt